My First Treatment With Fig

Hello, I go to the Houston/Galleria location as well I will be receiving my 5th treatment on lower abs and loves on July 28. I do see a difference I can't wait until I get re-measured. It does hurt and burn but ice packs help with the burning for me! The girdle was uncomfortable for me the first 2 treatments but now it's better. I guess cause I have less fat. GO AHEAD AND DO BOTH LOWER ABS AND LOVES SO THAT IT WILL BLEND IN......... LOL I will keep you posted. K

What part did you get measured at? If you don't mind me asking what height and weight are you? Also, how many treatments did they say you would need? The nurse told me 6 treatments but the consultant said 9. Who is your consultant? How long do your syptoms last with both procedures done at the same time? I am a little concerned about that myself.

I also go to the Houston/Galleria location (actually located near Greenway Plaza on the Southwest Freeway). I'm doing my lower abs and love handles and am scheduled for treatment 5 today. I can see a bit of a difference after 4 treatments. My consultant indicated that full treatment would probably be at least 6 treatments, but could be more because they will keep treating until I'm satisfied. I plan on asking for a status update today to see what they think. Does anyone know how long after treatment it takes for of the all swelling and knots to go away so that the full effects of the treatment are apparent? I've been receiving treatments every 2 weeks, so I don't know if I'm really seeing the full results from the previous treatment before I receive the next one? By the way, I'm 5'9" and weigh 152 pounds. I also exercise on a regular basis and am fairly fit overall. I'm not doing this to lose weight, just to get rid of pockets of fat that have been unresponsive to weight loss and exercise. Deborah

I got my first treatments today at the Galleria area fig. and either I have gotten super strong and don't notice severe pain or this isn't nearly the type of pain that I've seen people mentioning on other boards. I think it definitely depends on which center you go to and the personnel at that particular center. I love the women in the Houston center, I was very comfortable getting the procedure done and I have yet to experience unmanageable pain (keeping my fingers crossed). I'll sign-up so I can post again soon and keep everyone apprised of my progress. I am confident this is going to work for me (and no, I'm not overweight, I work out 4-6 times a week, so just problem areas; abs and lovehandles). KM

Well I am so glad to meet others who are going there. I really think the people are nice and the nurse physiciant (is that how you say it?) the cute brunette that does my shots was really sweet and talked to me until she could tell I reacted well (cause I did start to sweat and had to sit down). What part did the lady measure you at? I myself am 160 and 5'7" and I was 38 1/2 at my biggest spot. Also, how many treatments did they say you would need? The nurse told me 6 treatments but the consultant said 9. Who is your consultant? ****DEBORAH***** You wrote "Does anyone know how long after treatment it takes for of the all swelling and knots to go away so that the full effects of the treatment are apparent? " Well mine were done around 5ish on Friday and Sunday I was feeling less bloated and Monday back to normal. I don't have hardly any knots. It's wierd because sometimes when I get up from my chair at work I can feel them move and I don't know if they are busting or what. I don't know that I can tell a difference or not yet though, I measured from my hip bone to my hip bone this morning to check my own progress. I don't workout alot - most people think I am slim but I have major areas that I need to tone. I need to get back on the workout bandwagon. ***KM*** Wear a girdle because this will help once the swelling starts, if you don't have any swelling then I don't think anything could be happening. The fat cells have to swell in order to burst or whatever - Keep us updated.